William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham
The Lord Howard of Effingham | |
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William Howard (circa 1510-1573), 1st Baron Howard of Effingham | |
| Born | 1510 |
| Died | 12 January 1573 (aged 62–63) |
| Noble family | House of Howard-Effingham |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Broughton Margaret Gamage |
| Issue | Agnes Paulet, Marchioness of Winchester Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham Sir William Howard Edward Howard Henry Howard Margaret Howard-married Richard Allen Hinson Douglas Sheffield, Lady Sheffield Mary Sutton, Lady Dudley Frances Seymour, Countess of Hertford Martha, Lady Bourchier Katherine Howard |
| Parents | Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk Agnes Tilney |
William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham (c. 1510 – 12 January 1573) was an English diplomat and military leader. He served four monarchs, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, in various official capacities, most notably on diplomatic missions and as Lord Admiral and Lord Chamberlain of the Household.